Employment law advice

Employment lawyers

Employment law exists to regulate the terms and conditions of employment and to protect the interests of both parties. From an employer perspective, introducing procedures and processes in the workplace that support that law is an obligation rather than an option, and doing so promptly and thoroughly will help ensure you avoid tribunals or severe penalties.

With the field of employment law becoming ever more complex, taking expert advice is essential to keep abreast of evolving legislation and ensure good practice. We are perfectly positioned to help you build employment law into your business strategy, to make the best of it and to know how to best protect yourself and the future of your business. We’re equal well positioned to advise both businesses and employees and their trade union representatives of where they stand with regard to the law.

Our experience in employment law

The employment team enjoys a national reputation in the field of employment law and human resources advice. We advise both businesses and individuals, acting for applicants and respondents in the Employment Tribunal and Appeal Courts where necessary. Our team comprises more than 25 specialists, all experts in all aspects of employment law. Our impressive profile is built on the quality of our work in leading edge cases, many of them paving the way to changes in legislation and setting new legal precedents.

We also have a strong applicant and trade union capability, which means that we can provide practical advice on merits and tactics which reflects our understanding of the concerns and priorities of both employers and employees. Having the experience of acting for both means we are able to obtain the best possible results for our clients.

About employment law

October 1 2004 saw the introduction of a number of important changes to employment law in the workplace that covered new rights for people with disabilities, changes to the National Minimum Wage, new statutory dispute resolution and dismissal procedures, and revised employment tribunal procedures. It is an example of the kind of legislation that is constantly evolving and developing in the UK and which can seriously impact on the way your business works.

Our specialist employment team works with employers, large and small, public and private sector, who seek advice and guidance on clarifying the law to their employees, and making sure they’re braced to accommodate new legislation. We also work for many businesses in the throes of legal action, and make sure that their case develops in their best interests, doing all we can to rectify any breach of the law.

Our non-contentious work includes:

• Drafting and advising upon contracts of employment and senior executive's service agreements
• Preparation of company policies and handbooks covering all aspectgs of employment law
• Workforce and collective agreements
• Employee remuneration and benefits
• Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) – including acquisitions and contracting out
• Pensions.

Our contentious work includes:

• Tribunal representation
• Dismissals and disciplinary procedures
• Severance Agreements (also know as Compromise Agreements) – both preparation and advice
• Advice on enforcing restrictive convenants and protecting confidential information
• All types of discrimination: race, sex, disability, religious and sexual orientation
• Redundancies: procedure, consultation and redundancy payments
• Breach of contract / constructive dismissal claims
• Deductions from wages
• Equal pay questionnaires and claims.

Imhr+

In addition to the above services, we can also offer our clients imhr+. This service provides a range of specialist legal services delivered by a dedicated team of expert lawyers who will get to know your business and provide employment service that meet your commercial needs. For an agreed annual fee, imhr+ will provide a reliable framework around which to build a successful UK employment strategy.

• Visit imhr+ the employment law service

Call us now on 0870 1500 100 to arrange a consultation, or use the links above to drop us a line.